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From @synthandsoftware - It integrates directly with Launchkey controllers, or works stand-alone If you have one of Novation’s popular Launchkey MK4 controllers, what’s not to like about a free player with over 80 presets? (Note: Novation Play is not to be confused with EastWest’s Play sampler!) This adds to the existing software bundle that comes with the controllers. […] The post Novation Play – Samples from Novation, Oberheim, Sequential Synths appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

The new launch debuts with over 1,200 multi-sampled presets, offering world-class recordings and intuitive creative tools for music producers. Splice – the platform trusted by millions of creators worldwide – has officially entered the virtual instruments market with the launch of Splice INSTRUMENT. The newly announced flagship product sets out to provide producers with free [...] The post Splice INSTRUMENT: A Flagship Virtual Instrument Platform Launches for Music Producers appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Plugin Boutique is a constant source of epic discounts, and the monthly “free with any purchase” promotions are often the icing on the cake. Their latest offer is Beatsurfing’s Random or 7DeadlySnares for free with any purchase at Plugin Boutique. There’s nothing better than planning to buy a plugin or bundle, finding a great price [...] View post: Get Beatsurfing’s Random or 7DeadlySnares FREE with any purchase at Plugin Boutique View the full article

Developer Variety of Sound has released FeenstaubHDR, a free high dynamic range stereo bus processor, available only for Windows. Very few names in the freeware world inspire confidence in music makers like Variety of Sound. The innovative developer is a favorite among many Windows users and often gives Mac users reason to consider jumping ship. [...] View post: Variety of Sound releases FeenstaubHDR, a FREE dynamic range processor for Windows View the full article

Splice – a platform perhaps best known for its royalty-free samples and other plugins – has unveiled Splice INSTRUMENT, a new flagship virtual instruments player offering creators “world-class recordings with intuitive creative controls”… The post Splice launches new flagship virtual instrument player, with over 1,200 presets available at launch appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

W. A. Production is offering its Vocal Compressor plugin for free in collaboration with Gearspace for a limited time. This isn’t a new release. Vocal Compressor is a previously paid plugin that usually sells for $39.90, now available at no cost for just a few more days. Its sibling Vocal Limiter was free a while [...] View post: W. A. Production Vocal Compressor is FREE for a Limited Time via Gearspace View the full article

Novation has launched Novation Play, a new plugin for Launchkey MK4 users which packs in over 80 sounds sampled from classic Novation, Sequential and Oberheim synthesizers… The post Novation Play packs Sequential, Oberheim and Novation synths into a single plugin for Launchkey MK4 owners appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Akai launches the MPC Live III, a standalone music production center with 8-core power, 3D pads, Clip Matrix loop launching, and built-in mic + speakers. The post Akai Launches MPC Live III Standalone With 8-Core Processor, Clip Matrix, Stems, and 3D Pads appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

The AKAI MPC Live III is finally here! As the first MPC of a new generation, the Live III marks a quantum leap – not only in terms of memory and power, but also in terms of workflow and expression. We put it to the test… The post AKAI MPC Live III Review: Welcome to the Future appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Make Noise has officially introduced two new Eurorack modules, PoliMATHS and QXG.… Read More Make Noise Intros PoliMATHS, QXG Eurorack ModulesView the full article

Stem Splitter by Eldoraudio is a new online stem separation service that is available for free use. The service is currently in its open public beta stage, after which, the developer expects to launch a paid plan with premium features (longer audio files, higher quality output, etc.). The good news is that, even when a [...] View post: Eldoraudio releases Stem Splitter, a FREE online stem separation service (beta) View the full article

You can snap up UVI’s Dual Delay X right now for just $19 (down from $59) in a 68% off exclusive deal at AudioDeluxe. Dual Delay X is a 64-bit-only release for Windows 10 and later, and macOS 10.14 Mojave and later, available in AU, AAX, VST, and VST3 formats. Taking a gander at the [...] View post: Get the UVI Dual Delay X creative spatial delay plugin for just $19 View the full article

Here's an in-depth review and demo of the new Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine.… Read More Roland TR-1000 Drum Machine Review & DemoView the full article

Ableton just announced a rent-to-own plan for its flagship software – the Live 12 Suite – and it’s already making waves. For years, the biggest barrier to entry with Ableton hasn’t been the learning curve – it’s been the price tag. Suite runs $749 upfront, which for most bedroom producers, students, or DJs dabbling in production feels […] The post Ableton launches Live 12 Suite rent-to-own plan – and it’s not a subscription appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Roland announced TR-1000 Rhythm Creator today: a $2,699 USD drum machine that blends digital sound engines and analog circuitry with new sampling abilities, all in one heavy-hitting piece of hardware. It weighs in at just over 12 lbs and is built at ~19″-wide x ~12″-deep x ~15″ high. It’s the first true analog TR from […] The post Meet the TR-1000: Roland’s new analog/digital drum machine with built-in sampling appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Roland today officially introduced the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, a new drum machine that they say is the most advanced drum machine that they've ever made.… Read More Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Is The Most Advanced Drum Machine They’ve Ever MadeView the full article

Safari Pedals has teamed up with Karanyi Sounds to offer the Hawk Phaser plugin completely free for a limited time. Normally priced at $49, you can grab it right now using the code KARANYIHAWKFREE at checkout. The Hawk Phaser is a vintage-style modulator designed to deliver everything from gentle, shimmering movement to deep, swirling textures. [...] View post: Safari Pedals & Karanyi Sounds offer Hawk Phaser plugin FREE for a limited time View the full article

It’s a groundbreaking fusion of TR heritage and modern innovation set to redefine rhythm culture. Roland has just announced the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, the first new addition to its legendary TR drum machine family in more than 40 years to feature true analog voices. Building on the standout sound of the TR-808 and TR-909, the [...] The post Roland Unveils the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Solid State Logic’s SSL Native X-Saturator is currently available at Plugin Boutique for just €8.47 (83% off the regular price of €50.82) until October 15th. If you’ve ever wanted SSL’s take on saturation for less than the price of a pizza, now’s your chance. That said, with so many saturation plugins around, is a good [...] View post: Plugin Boutique Offers SSL Native X-Saturator for only €8.47 (83% OFF) View the full article

Eventide has released Temperance Lite, a free reverb plugin for macOS and Windows that takes an entirely new approach to shaping space and ambiance. You can download it now for free, but the offer only lasts until December 31st, 2025. Instead of working like a standard algorithmic or convolution reverb, Temperance Lite introduces something Eventide [...] View post: Eventide offers new Temperance Lite reverb plugin for FREE until December 31st View the full article

Staring at an empty DAW is intimidating. Often, the very first notes are the hardest part of making a track. The new Tools in Kontakt 8 have been developed to skip past that initial phase and get straight into the thick of making a track. Features like Leap and the updated Kontakt Factory Tools make it act like a creative partner. It can spark ideas, shape melodies, and help you bounce ideas faster than ever before… The post From blank page to banger: your guide to Kontakt’s newest tools first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

UJAM’s Usynth Euphoria virtual instrument is currently just $1 at Plugin Boutique with the coupon code NOTOPIRACY01, but you’ll need to be quick, because this deal could end at any moment. Normally priced at €49.99, Usynth Euphoria is part of UJAM’s streamlined Usynth series, which aims to make synth programming accessible without stripping away customization features [...] View post: Get Usynth Euphoria for only $1 at Plugin Boutique, but the offer expires VERY soon View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for October 2025! 😊 Share your favorite deals and freebies with other BPB community members. Thank you! Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers in the comments. [...] View post: 🔥 Monthly Deals & Freebies Thread – October 2025 View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Plugin Exchange Thread for October 2025! Got a spare single-use license you’re not using? Share it here! 😊 ✅ ALLOWED:• Single-use license codes (if permitted by the developer’s TOS). 🚫 NOT ALLOWED:• Pirated software;• Codes that aren’t allowed to be shared per TOS;• Multi-use coupon codes (use the deals & freebies thread);• [...] View post: 🤝 Plugin Exchange Thread – October 2025 View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community General Production Thread for October 2025! 😊 This is the place to discuss production techniques, tips, tricks, and issues with other BPB community members. Feel free to ask any question related to music production. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share questions and [...] View post: 🎹 General Production Thread – October 2025 View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Timeless Freeware Thread for October 2025! 😊 This is the space to share your favorite older freebies with other BPB community members. Thank you! Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers [...] View post: 🎛️ Timeless Freeware Thread – October 2025 View the full article

HoRNet has brought back the limited-time freebie offer on Graffio, its feature-packed multiband distortion plugin, this time as a free download for 48 hours only. The offer ends on October 3rd, so you’ll need to move quickly if you want to add this one to your collection. Graffio is a plugin that we’ve seen as [...] View post: HoRNet Graffio Multiband Distortion Plugin is FREE until October 3rd View the full article

The Auralis Series is a collection of six plugins designed by Quietformat to add depth, movement, and character to any sound. The collection is available at a special introductory price of $29.99 until October 10, 2025 (usually $49). Individual plugins are available for $14.99 each during the introductory sale (usually $24.99), and if you’d like [...] View post: Quietformat releases the Auralis effects series for macOS and Windows (includes two FREE plugins) View the full article

Cillic Audio’s Metal Box Lite is a free reverb plugin that delivers a delightfully unique character. It’s also the lite version of Metal Box, which is available to buy for $12. The name “Metal Box” originates from the album “Second Edition” (1979) by Public Image Ltd. The album gained the nickname Metal Box due to [...] View post: Cillic Audio releases Metal Box Lite, a FREE unique reverb effect for macOS and Windows View the full article

SoundMorph is currently offering Bedroom Producers Blog readers an exclusive 70% discount on all of their products, including individual libraries, plugins, and bundles. To activate the discount, simply add any item (or multiple items) to your shopping cart and apply the coupon code BedroomProducers70off at checkout. The best part is that this massive discount stacks [...] View post: BPB Deal: 70% OFF all SoundMorph products and bundles until October 10th View the full article